€808k allocation for Clare grounds under Community Climate Action Programme
26 groups in Clare will be funded under the Community Climate Action Programme with the county securing an allocation of over €800,000.
Discussions underway on creation of catchment community forum in North Clare
*Inagh River. Photograph: Ruairí Ó Conchúir. CONVERSATIONS have commenced on the discussions and design of a model for the catchment community forum in North Clare.
Limerick’s Directly Elected Mayor ‘must promote interests of region not just the area which elected him’
*Mayor of Limerick John Moran at the inauguration ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral where he was vested with Chains of Office. Picture: Don Moloney LIMERICK having a Directly Elected Mayor will have implications for neighbouring Clare, the Chief Executive of Clare County Council has cautioned.
Friday night feel for camogie championship
Michelle Caulfield and Laura Foley lift the McMahon Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FRIDAY night lights will kick start the race for the McMahon Cup as the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship hits into gear.
Doonbeg must show response versus Miltown
*Doonbeg danger man, Darragh Burns. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DOONBEG showed their battling qualities are as strong as ever but lacked fresh legs to make a difference in their first outing of the 2024 Clare SFC.
‘A remarkable & extraordinary speaker of truth’ – crowds turn out in Tuamgraney to say goodbye to Edna O’Brien
EDNA O’BRIEN made her final trip home as The Country Girl was laid to rest on Holy Island.
Ham radio operators in tune with the Wild Atlantic Way at Loop Head
*Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club members Derek and Alan operating in Loop Head Lighthouse using voice communication as part of the 26th annual International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (ILLW). Photo Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club. A group of amateur radio operators from across the Mid-West Region will mark the 170th anniversary of Loop Head Lighthouse this weekend.
Feakle Festival hits the high notes
*All-Ireland winners Eibhear Quilligan, Con Smyth and Adam Hogan with Kamen Madden and Kathleen Madden. EAST CLARE’s musical icon, Martin Hayes was honoured as the Feakle Festival kicked off.
Senior statements made as the ladies football games begin
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill OPENING ROUND statements were issued as action commenced in the Clare LGFA senior championship.
Shine on course to be next Clare manager
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography GRAHAM SHINE is set to be appointed as the new manager of the Clare intermediate ladies football side, The Clare Echo has learned.
